Cincinnati Weekend Trip ⚽️🌆

I came to Cincinnati for the Club World Cup to support Borussia Dortmund 🖤💛. Stayed near Findlay Market, thinking it was a very safe area — but reality was more complex. Just a block or two north, there were many homeless people. At midnight, police cars often patrol the area 🚨, and at 3 AM, I saw a young drug addict wandering near my building. He was tall and looked young, but drugs had clearly taken a toll — he could barely walk. It was heartbreaking 💔. Cincinnati is one of the epicenters of the opioid crisis in the U.S. This time, I didn’t go downtown, but I noticed the city’s streetcar system 🚊 — clean, modern, and full of commuters. It felt very different from the chaotic vibe of Chicago’s L trains. Findlay Market reminded me of a much smaller St. Lawrence Market. Perfect for a morning coffee and a relaxed stroll ☕️. I also visited the University of Cincinnati 🏫. Since it was summer break, the campus was quiet, but students were still playing football and soccer outside — so much energy and youth! ⚽️🏈 For dinner, I tried Sichuan Palace — definitely above average for Midwestern Chinese food! Would recommend if you’re craving some spice 🌶️. Hope to explore downtown and cross over to Kentucky next time! 🤞 #ClubWorldCup #Cincinnati #TravelDiary #UrbanExploration #FindlayMarket #OpioidCrisis #StreetcarCity #SichuanFood